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The XR8 is probably getting a new exhaust due to the new Noise limit laws...
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The BASE V8 gets 230 Kw.
As for the wheels, yes MrSparkle they are the new optional 18s which are standard on XR8 Sedan and Ute.
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230/500 EF Dave
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Wow, i feel like Ford have actually listened to us.
Merc Silver Territory - fantastic! Should be great to see. Looking forward to hearing about FPV's new toys.
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Yes...
I was off the mark the other day with my predictions however. I think they could have been room for some spec upgrades like Sound etc thru some models, in particular side airbags on all XR's... Also dissapointed with headlights not getting atleast HID.
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Many people were talking about no engine power increases at all so this is positive especially considering some of the torque increases. The XR8 is a problem though, nothing new in BA Guise. On one hand the base V8 has the same torque on the other it can’t encroach on the F6 which is only just getting going. I would be very surprised if there isn't a torque increase for the Xr8. (Edit stans corrected XR8 is certainly listed as untouched) As the XT is Fords bread and butter so is the GT to FPV. Its competition is already ahead in away the 182 barra wasn't being challenged so to not touch the 290 units would be a very odd move. Let’s put it this way- this release should give more hope then not I would have thought. I thought there was two version of the A6 as far as torque limits are concerned. I thinks that might be the clue ;)
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A little birdy (with a beard) reckoned the BOSSs were getting "a bee's dick more power" but 'coppery' receives a huge improvement in handling.
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Interesting stuff. I still prefer the GT bar over the new XR one, and is it just me or does that XR8's bulge look more like the original version?
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I guess in the coming years people will take their BF's away for the weekend, maybe send their BF's for a wash and detail. Perhaps there might be a BF club??
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How cool does the fantasy paint sound!
That would have to be a first of offering a chamelion paint from factory??? for anyone? Wonder if it costs more?
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There will be a reason that FPV are waiting to release details of their range, and i'm sure it will more than just to have something to say.
New exhaust is the only obvious thing we know has been changed, this alone will certainly have an affect on power, as will new calibrations and the new auto. They will definitely be quicker and i'd say have more torque. |
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Does anyone know if there was any interior upgrades? I reckon the sound needs looking at!!
Fantasy and Toxic colours sound awesome, cant wait to check it out!! Glad ive held off trading my SS Commodore in, hurry up October I say!! I want a BF!! |
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Also, does anyone know if there is price changes? Hope not!
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The thing I like is the reletively low cost 6 speed auto option. $1500 - $1800 price hike over manual for models that can have the 6 speed.
Was in the other thread.
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Comparing the BF xr to my BA xr, and i'm sorry, but i prefer the clean lines on the front bar, its simple and pretty, the BF looks like the bar design got turned upside down and those horrible flutes added near the fog lamps.
It still looks to me like the XR8 is sitting on 17's not 18's. Heres the BF ute, ![]() My BA Xr6 Ute, ![]() And what i think the BF ute should look like. ![]() (perhaps with different wheels!)
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The wheels on that picture of the XR8 ute it is sitting on 17", but the other picture its on different wheels, which are the new 18" wheels. That colour doesn't do any car justice, so i will wait until i see it in the flesh before i comment.
I hope that FPV do a proper job, and that they give us a slight power upgrade, because i think we need it.
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regarding the model naming - BF. BC could have worked. You've got Better than Commodore or Before Commodore - stating the Falcon's been around for longer and will outlast the Commodore as well
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http://mellor.carsales.com.au/mellor/enews.nsf/edition/3B71C83E51F6708CCA25705F002AF3F4/$file/GoAuto_enews300.pdf
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does anyone know if the BF XR6 is coming out in 6 spd man? Ive read it somewhere, but do we know officially or is it just the XR6T? As im want to buy a XR6 man soon.
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